Author: Hajime Isayama
Publisher: Kodansha Comics
ISBN: 1612629466
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 346
Book Description
AN EXCLUSIVE LOOK AT THE CREATION OF EREN & THE TITANS! ? This exhaustive guide to the smash hit manga that inspired the sensational anime includes: ???・?New exclusive interviews with Attack on Titan creator Hajime Isayama, his editor, and the staff of the anime adaptation ???・?Concept art from behind the scenes of the anime and manga, including 16 pages in full color ???・?An exhaustive guide to the characters, from life behind the walls to death in a Titan's belly, including new, original art by Isayama ???・?Papercraft kit to create your own Colossal Titan head ???・?The 54-page, never-before-seen Attack on Titan pilot manga! GO BEHIND THE WALLS AND DISCOVER THE SECRETS OF ATTACK ON TITAN!
Anime
Author: Kenneth L. Bartolotta
Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing LLC
ISBN: 1534561021
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 106
Book Description
In recent years, anime—a Japanese style of animation—has become extremely popular in Western culture. Although in the West its audience previously consisted mainly of young children, it has increasingly become accepted as an art form that can be appreciated by all ages. Readers discover the controversy that has historically surrounded anime’s status in the West and its fans struggle to promote it as a serious art form. Anime’s leap from Eastern to Western culture is highlighted with full-color photographs and fact-filled sidebars.
Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing LLC
ISBN: 1534561021
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 106
Book Description
In recent years, anime—a Japanese style of animation—has become extremely popular in Western culture. Although in the West its audience previously consisted mainly of young children, it has increasingly become accepted as an art form that can be appreciated by all ages. Readers discover the controversy that has historically surrounded anime’s status in the West and its fans struggle to promote it as a serious art form. Anime’s leap from Eastern to Western culture is highlighted with full-color photographs and fact-filled sidebars.
Attack on Titan
Author: Hajime Isayama
Publisher: Kodansha Comics
ISBN: 1682337839
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
Anime Season 2 coming to Funimation in April 2017! The blockbuster manga edges closer to its thrilling conclusions. The mysteries of the Titans are being revealed… who will escape death at the hands of giants and human beings?
Publisher: Kodansha Comics
ISBN: 1682337839
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
Anime Season 2 coming to Funimation in April 2017! The blockbuster manga edges closer to its thrilling conclusions. The mysteries of the Titans are being revealed… who will escape death at the hands of giants and human beings?
Anime Clubs for Public Libraries
Author: Chantale Pard
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1538130734
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 195
Book Description
"Pard has created an indispensable guide for all anime clubs." Library Journal, Starred Review Anime (or “Japanese Animation”) has seen a continuing rise in popularity over the past decade of North American pop culture. Droves of die-hard, dedicated fans can be found all over comic shops, conventions, and social media at large, discussing or debating the merits of their favorite Anime fandoms. Public libraries have been quick to catch on, and have long been an excellent gathering place for this community of passionate consumers – be it for movie screenings or anime and manga collection offerings. With the recent widespread adoption of English dubbed content and the explosion of Anime merchandise sales outside of Japan, Anime and Manga are more accessible to North Americans than ever before. In addition to providing a long list of programming examples and ideas, this practical guide will teach librarians how to capture the interest of this fandom community, why the library is the perfect place to do so, and how to expand this thematic programming into further learning and socialization opportunities. Special Features include: Real examples of current and successful Anime Club programs created by librarians. Anime: It’s Not Just “Cartoons”! Discovering opportunities for youth engagement, STEM learning, and vital youth socialization within Japanese Animation. Clear, concise instructions for incorporating one off or series Anime events for all budget ranges and age groups. How to avoid cultural appropriation by engaging your community to make the most out of possible partnerships and resources. Anime Club party plans for a wide range of different holidays. How to obtain public performance rights for anime screenings, Where to find inclusive anime representations of diverse communities
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1538130734
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 195
Book Description
"Pard has created an indispensable guide for all anime clubs." Library Journal, Starred Review Anime (or “Japanese Animation”) has seen a continuing rise in popularity over the past decade of North American pop culture. Droves of die-hard, dedicated fans can be found all over comic shops, conventions, and social media at large, discussing or debating the merits of their favorite Anime fandoms. Public libraries have been quick to catch on, and have long been an excellent gathering place for this community of passionate consumers – be it for movie screenings or anime and manga collection offerings. With the recent widespread adoption of English dubbed content and the explosion of Anime merchandise sales outside of Japan, Anime and Manga are more accessible to North Americans than ever before. In addition to providing a long list of programming examples and ideas, this practical guide will teach librarians how to capture the interest of this fandom community, why the library is the perfect place to do so, and how to expand this thematic programming into further learning and socialization opportunities. Special Features include: Real examples of current and successful Anime Club programs created by librarians. Anime: It’s Not Just “Cartoons”! Discovering opportunities for youth engagement, STEM learning, and vital youth socialization within Japanese Animation. Clear, concise instructions for incorporating one off or series Anime events for all budget ranges and age groups. How to avoid cultural appropriation by engaging your community to make the most out of possible partnerships and resources. Anime Club party plans for a wide range of different holidays. How to obtain public performance rights for anime screenings, Where to find inclusive anime representations of diverse communities
Graphic Novels
Author: Michael Pawuk
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 1113
Book Description
Covering genres from adventure and fantasy to horror, science fiction, and superheroes, this guide maps the vast terrain of graphic novels, describing and organizing titles to help librarians balance their graphic novel collections and direct patrons to read-alikes. New subgenres, new authors, new artists, and new titles appear daily in the comic book and manga world, joining thousands of existing titles—some of which are very popular and well-known to the enthusiastic readers of books in this genre. How do you determine which graphic novels to purchase, and which to recommend to teen and adult readers? This updated guide is intended to help you start, update, or maintain a graphic novel collection and advise readers about the genre. Containing mostly new information as compared to the previous edition, the book covers iconic super-hero comics and other classic and contemporary crime fighter-based comics; action and adventure comics, including prehistoric, heroic, explorer, and Far East adventure as well as Western adventure; science fiction titles that encompass space opera/fantasy, aliens, post-apocalyptic themes, and comics with storylines revolving around computers, robots, and artificial intelligence. There are also chapters dedicated to fantasy titles; horror titles, such as comics about vampires, werewolves, monsters, ghosts, and the occult; crime and mystery titles regarding detectives, police officers, junior sleuths, and true crime; comics on contemporary life, covering romance, coming-of-age stories, sports, and social and political issues; humorous titles; and various nonfiction graphic novels.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 1113
Book Description
Covering genres from adventure and fantasy to horror, science fiction, and superheroes, this guide maps the vast terrain of graphic novels, describing and organizing titles to help librarians balance their graphic novel collections and direct patrons to read-alikes. New subgenres, new authors, new artists, and new titles appear daily in the comic book and manga world, joining thousands of existing titles—some of which are very popular and well-known to the enthusiastic readers of books in this genre. How do you determine which graphic novels to purchase, and which to recommend to teen and adult readers? This updated guide is intended to help you start, update, or maintain a graphic novel collection and advise readers about the genre. Containing mostly new information as compared to the previous edition, the book covers iconic super-hero comics and other classic and contemporary crime fighter-based comics; action and adventure comics, including prehistoric, heroic, explorer, and Far East adventure as well as Western adventure; science fiction titles that encompass space opera/fantasy, aliens, post-apocalyptic themes, and comics with storylines revolving around computers, robots, and artificial intelligence. There are also chapters dedicated to fantasy titles; horror titles, such as comics about vampires, werewolves, monsters, ghosts, and the occult; crime and mystery titles regarding detectives, police officers, junior sleuths, and true crime; comics on contemporary life, covering romance, coming-of-age stories, sports, and social and political issues; humorous titles; and various nonfiction graphic novels.
Empires of Tal
Author: Recon Games
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1304900711
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
Empires of Tal is a turn based set of rules for 10mm and 15mm miniatures set in fantasy or medieval time period. The game uses a 20mm by 40mm base as the foundation for the rules. Figures sold in 10 or 15mm scale by companies like Eureka Miniatures (eurekamin.com.au), Games Workshop (gamesworkshop.com), Kallistra (kallistra.co.uk) and Pendraken (pendraken.co.uk) are used but not supplied.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1304900711
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
Empires of Tal is a turn based set of rules for 10mm and 15mm miniatures set in fantasy or medieval time period. The game uses a 20mm by 40mm base as the foundation for the rules. Figures sold in 10 or 15mm scale by companies like Eureka Miniatures (eurekamin.com.au), Games Workshop (gamesworkshop.com), Kallistra (kallistra.co.uk) and Pendraken (pendraken.co.uk) are used but not supplied.
Attack on Titan 8
Author: Hajime Isayama
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1612625479
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
BLOOD ON HIS HANDS The expedition outside the wall was Eren's chance to prove himself. But it failed, and the female Titan is free once more! With his squad dead, Eren faces a royal summons. Will Mikasa and Armin have to betray their king to save their friend? And can they discover the female Titan's identity before she kills again? PRAISE FOR THE HIT ANIME "A visceral and fantastically intense action/horror story." - Anime News Network "Japan’s equivalent of The Walking Dead." - io9
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1612625479
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
BLOOD ON HIS HANDS The expedition outside the wall was Eren's chance to prove himself. But it failed, and the female Titan is free once more! With his squad dead, Eren faces a royal summons. Will Mikasa and Armin have to betray their king to save their friend? And can they discover the female Titan's identity before she kills again? PRAISE FOR THE HIT ANIME "A visceral and fantastically intense action/horror story." - Anime News Network "Japan’s equivalent of The Walking Dead." - io9
Dark Sagas Fantasy Roleplaying
Author: Mikael Hassel
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 919826172X
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
Dark Sagas is a fantasy roleplaying game that pays homage to the games of old while having newer and more consistent rules and is built on the concept of playing in a darker fantasy world where magic is dangerous and can corrupt the soul and body of anyone using it in a careless manner. This is the revised edition, which has some errors corrected, like a few typos and rules clarifications. Also added is new optional rules and extra campaign material.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 919826172X
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
Dark Sagas is a fantasy roleplaying game that pays homage to the games of old while having newer and more consistent rules and is built on the concept of playing in a darker fantasy world where magic is dangerous and can corrupt the soul and body of anyone using it in a careless manner. This is the revised edition, which has some errors corrected, like a few typos and rules clarifications. Also added is new optional rules and extra campaign material.